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rossdouthat.theatlantic.com - 12/15/2008
The "Campaign" Begins
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America's Princess has decided to claim her inheritance : Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of an American political dynasty, has decided to pursue the United States Senate seat being vacated by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York, a person told of her decision said on Monday. The ...
McCain on Blagojevich: A rare combination of stupid and nuts
latimesblogs.latimes.com - 12/11/2008
McCain on Blagojevich: A rare combination of stupid and nuts
— latimesblogs.latimes.com — Republican Sen. John McCain knows Rod Blagojevich , the legally-challenged Democratic governor of Illinois. Appearing on David... Letterman's show tonight, now that his presidential campaign flopped and Katie Couric doesn't want to interview ... (more) McCain on Blagojevich: A rare combination of stupid and nuts

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Illinois House Begins Impeachment Process
nytimes.com - 12/15/2008
Illinois House Begins Impeachment Process
— nytimes.com — State legislators took the first steps to remove Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich from power, six days after... his arrest on charges of corruption and soliciting bribes. > (more) Illinois House Begins Impeachment Process

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nydailynews.com - 12/17/2008
The Daily Politics
— nydailynews.com — Caroline Kennedy's stop in Rochester was slightly less scripted than her appearance earlier today in Syracuse, which... Times scribes Nick Confessore and Jeremy Peters described as so controlled it was "reminiscent of the vice-president hopeful Sarah ... (more) The Daily Politics

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News — ... at The Huffington Post. People who aren't named Kennedy would be more wary about pursuing a Senate appointment in the wake of the Senate seat scandal in Illinois, writes Ross Douthat . A shoe thrown at Bush in Iraq is akin to a rotten tomato thrown at the guy who screws up everything, writes ...

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Caroline Kennedy to seek Senate seat: report — Reuters: Politics 12/15/2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of slain President John F. Kennedy, has decided to pursue the Senate seat of Sen. Hillary Clinton, who has been nominated Secretary of State, the New York Times said on Monday.
Caroline Kennedy Seeks Senate Seat — WSJ.com: Politics And Policy 12/15/2008
After spending much of her life shunning the spotlight, Caroline Kennedy is seeking an appointment to the Senate seat being vacated by Hillary Clinton.
Caroline Kennedy to Seek Clinton’s Senate Seat — NYT > Politics 12/15/2008
Ms. Kennedy has decided that she will ask to be considered for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, a person told of her decision said. >
Caroline Kennedy seeks Clinton's Senate seat — Reuters: Politics 12/16/2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of slain President John F. Kennedy, is pursuing the Senate seat of Sen. Hillary Clinton, who has been nominated Secretary of State, civil rights activist Al Sharpton said on Monday.
Caroline Kennedy to Seek Clinton’s Senate Seat — NYT > Politics 12/16/2008
Ms. Kennedy’s decision came after she wrestled with whether to give up what has been a lifetime of avoiding the spotlight. >